THE OCEAN · Anthropocentric | CD

Name: THE OCEAN · Anthropocentric | CD
Brand: Metal Blade Records
SKU: EM00077166
Price: 11.90 EUR
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THE OCEAN · Anthropocentric | CD (Progressive Metal CDs)

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Artist: The Ocean

Label/Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records

Genre: Progressive Metal

Product number: EM00077166

EAN: 0039841493023

Manufacturer product ID: 398414930CDJ

Product information "THE OCEAN · Anthropocentric | CD"

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'Anthropocentric'

The Ocean delivers another masterpiece of progressive complexity with "Anthropocentric", a conceptual journey that challenges listeners both musically and philosophically. This German collective has crafted an album that seamlessly blends crushing heaviness with intricate melodies, creating a sonic landscape that's both brutal and beautiful. The multi-part "Grand Inquisitor" suite stands as the album's centerpiece, weaving literary themes from Dostoevsky into crushing progressive metal arrangements that showcase the band's incredible range and compositional prowess.

The album's exploration of human nature and religious philosophy is matched by equally compelling musical arrangements that shift from atmospheric passages to devastating heavy sections without missing a beat. Tracks like "She Was The Universe" and "Sewers Of The Soul" demonstrate The Ocean's ability to balance technical proficiency with emotional depth, while the closing "The Almightiness Contradiction" serves as a perfect culmination of the album's thematic and musical journey. The production is crystal clear, allowing every instrument to shine while maintaining the crushing weight that makes this release so impactful.

For fans of: Isis, Neurosis, Mastodon, Gojira, and Cult of Luna

Track listing

Anthropocentric
The Grand Inquisitor I: Karamazov Baseness
She Was The Universe
For He That Wavereth...
The Grand Inquisitor II: Roots & Locusts
The Grand Inquisitor III: A Tiny Grain Of Faith
Sewers Of The Soul
Wille Zum Untergang
Heaven TV
The Almightiness Contradiction

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com

Artist:	The Ocean
Label/Manufacturer:	Metal Blade Records
Genre:	Progressive Metal

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